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North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents arrested 11 people at a Hickory adult entertainment club recently on alcohol, sex and drug charges.

A search warrant was executed last week at Thee Playhouse, 1520 U.S. 64-70, Southwest. During a five-month investigation, agents made multiple drug purchases and witnessed numerous Alcoholic Beverage Control violations by employees of the establishment.

Special Agent in Charge David Ashley said, "ALE had received numerous complaints from concerned citizens about Thee Playhouse and we initiated an investigation. More arrests are expected."

The following people have been charged:

Robert Sterling Cannon, manager of Thee Playhouse, 48, of 3816 Richard St., Claremont – being a permittee's employee and knowingly allow sexually explicit conduct to occur on ABC licensed premises and knowingly allow violations of the controlled substances act to occur on licensed premises.

William Wayne Pickard, assistant manager of Thee Playhouse, 53, of 4696 Homestead Drive, Morganton – being a permittee's employee and knowingly allow sexually explicit conduct to occur on ABC licensed premises and knowingly allow violations of the controlled substances act to occur on licensed premises.

Holly Danielle Scronce, dancer, 23, of 3453 Springs Road, Hickory – two counts of sell/deliver schedule II (oxycodone), two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II (oxycodone), and being a permittee's employee and engaging in sexually explicit conduct on ABC licensed premises.

Tonya Marie Coulter, bartender, 33, of 3453 Springs Road, Hickory – sell/deliver schedule II, two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II (oxycodone and methylphenidate), possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule III (hydrocodone) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lindsay Jewell Blalock, dancer, 23, of 2055 Startown Road, Lincolnton – solicitation of prostitution, solicitation for crimes against nature, six counts of being a permittee's employee and engaging in sexually explicit conduct on ABC licensed premises, sell schedule II (oxycodone) and conspire to deliver schedule II (oxycodone).

Lonnie Samuel Edward Pelliccia, 32, of 2306 Startown Road, Lincolnton – conspiracy to sell schedule II (oxycodone), deliver schedule II (oxycodone) and possession with intent to deliver schedule II (oxycodone).

Miranda Kay Wiggins, 20, of 1949 Ellick Drive, Newton – possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of another's drivers license.

Charity Patrice Cambell, 26, of 9304 Amy Drive, Charlotte – possession of one half ounce or less of marijuana.

Chelsea Foster Jones, 23, 204 Heritage Drive, Valdese – possession of one half ounce or less of marijuana.

Christopher Raymond Greenhouse, 30, of 3443 Section House Road, Hickory – unauthorized possession of mixed beverage (in vehicle).

Casey Michelle Keziah, 19, of 5061 Lineberger Loop Road, Denver – underage possession of spirituous liquor.

In addition, there is an outstanding arrest warrant for:

Amber Rose Kelley, dancer, 19, 465 Bruce Farm Road, Statesville – sell/deliver schedule II (oxycodone); possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule II (oxycodone); four counts of being a permittee's employee and engaging in sexually explicit conduct on ABC licensed premises; and obtaining money by false pretenses.